Re-humanize
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From expert-centric Western science to patient and authentic humanity’s self-empowerment: a thought-provoking journey. (Part 3)
The narrative explores the challenges of identity and the interconnectedness of humanity through the lens of personal and historical experiences of Black Americans and Africans. It emphasizes the importance of multidimensional perspectives over binary thinking, addressed issues of colonialism, and… Continue reading
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From expert-centric Western science to patient and authentic humanity’s self-empowerment: a thought-provoking journey. (Part 2)
Trigger warning: This content discusses the trauma of colonization. It includes descriptions of slavery and oppression, which may be distressing, especially for enslaved African descendants. Viewer discretion is advised. Chapter 2 “The Axe forgets; the tree remembers” – African proverb.… Continue reading
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From expert-centric Western science to patient and authentic humanity’s self-empowerment: a thought-provoking journey. (Part 1)
The first chapter will delve into the overlooked intersection of expert-centric perception, ego, science’s race theory, eugenics, and European colonization seen from a human and patient-centric perspective. Continue reading
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Science decoloniality 101: Dispelling the skin mythology of Western science’s magical thinking
The lack of critical thinking and cultural self-reflection in Western science knowledge about humankind is one of the most overlooked harms to patients. Skin cancer is a poignant example of how Eurocentric Western healthcare design feeds patient inequities through a… Continue reading
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Western science’s magical thinking: another global patient experience.
Western science’s entrenched myths perpetuate magical thinking and biases. Personal experiences and professional expertise challenge misconceptions and advocate for inclusive, collaborative progress. Continue reading
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